Strange things are happening.

Stranger Blooms is an immersive weekend experience. The main attraction: Escape the Upside Down at Graduate Bloomington. Reserve a time to put your skills to the test at this Stranger Things-inspired escape room. Every ticket holder receives a special polaroid to commemorate the experience and is entered into a raffle to win a specialty gift box with goodies provided by local businesses. Attendees can enhance their visit by joining the Friday night 80s Dance Party at Root Cellar, free cover and unlimited games at The Cade, and other Stranger Things-themed delights.

Additional themed activities to be announced.

Escape Room Details

You are research scientists who have come to Hawkins to investigate the strange anomalies in town. When you arrive at your hotel, however, you realize that the situation is already much worse than you realized. The Upside-Down has infected Hawkins. Now, you are stuck in a parallel dimension where multiple locations are layered on top of each other. If you don’t escape within 45 minutes, you could be trapped in the Upside-Down forever.

The Happenings

Friday, June 3rd

• Escape The Upside Down

  • 45-minute slots from 4:00pm–9:45pm ET

• The WonderLab

  • Enjoy $11 admission tickets with proof of Escape The Upside Down purchase. Don’t forget to check out the special MindBall display! Friday hours: 9:00am–5:00pm ET.

• 80s Dance Party at Root Cellar

  • For our informal weekend kickoff party, we’re teasing our hair, padding our shoulders, and highlighting our outfits for an 80s dance party! Put in an order for one of the night’s specialty themed drinks: The 11 and Pineapple Upside Down Cake. • We encourage attendees to dress up to add to the magic! • DJ starts at 9pm ET • Admission is free. • Must be 21+ to attend.

• Unlimited Games at The Cade

  • Relish in the free cover and unlimited games by showing your proof of purchase for the escape room. Check out the Stranger Things-themed specialty slushy to get your night all the way right. ;)

Saturday, June 4th

• Escape The Upside Down

  • 45-minute slots from 10:00am–10:00pm ET

• The WonderLab

  • Enjoy $11 admission tickets with proof of Escape The Upside Down purchase. Don’t forget to check out the special MindBall display! Saturday hours: 9:00am–5:00pm ET.

• Unlimited Games at The Cade

  • Relish in the free cover and unlimited games by showing your proof of purchase for the escape room. Check out the Stranger Things-themed specialty slushy to get your night all the way right. ;)

Sunday, June 5th

• Escape The Upside Down

  • 45-minute slots from 10:00am–12:00pm ET.

• Secret Stranger Things Item at Bedräk Cafe

  • A secret menu item available for purchase at Bedräk Cafe, 409 S Walnut St. (Pssst: ask your server for Hopper’s Waffle Extravaganza).

• The WonderLab

  • Enjoy $11 admission tickets with proof of Escape The Upside Down purchase. Don’t forget to check out the special MindBall display! Sunday hours: 1:30pm–5:00pm ET.